In-House Counsel - 12 month FTC

Overview of role

Office: London (hybrid 50% required)

Duration: 12 month FTC

This is a 12-month fixed term contract role sitting in the firm's global In-House Counsel Team, encompassing in-house legal and risk work.

This is an opportunity to play a key part in a bust function, with an extremely varied workload.  It encompasses business protection, commercial contracts, global projects and day to day legal and regulatory advice.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Reviewing and negotiating client terms.


• Supporting on global projects, including developing and improving our suite of engagement documents.


• Reviewing and negotiating third party supplier contracts.


• Drafting and reviewing NDAs and other contractual documents.


• Drafting and maintaining internal business management agreements.


• Advising on legal and regulatory issues.


• Monitoring legal and regulatory updates.


• Drafting and updating business protection policies and procedures.


• Creating and delivering training.


• Supporting on business protection matters such as client driven due diligence and vendor management.


• Working in close collaboration with the firm's global Conflicts and Compliance Teams.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer, preferably with some experience in legal practice and/or in a risk management role.


• Commercial contracts experience preferred


• Experience working in an international law firm preferred.


• Excellent commercial awareness with a pragmatic attitude and international outlook.


• High level of professional competence, rigour and judgment.


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


• Confident and credible when dealing with internal stakeholders.


• Take ownership of matters and pro-active in finding solutions.

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